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13 March 2026 by Alan

Beat The Electricity Price Hike With a Shelly 1 Mini Gen4: Small Form Factor, Big Control

Specifically engineered for tight spaces, the Shelly 1 Mini Gen4 is the world’s smallest smart switch. Its ultra-compact size makes it the ideal solution for South African 2×4 or 4×4 wall boxes, where space is often at a premium.

With households scrambling to save money on electricity costs ahead of Eskom’s looming price hike many are turning to Solar Systems as a solution.

The concerns with Solar are mainly around cost to install and speed of installation.

The principle around saving electricity is a simple one; “If you can measure it, you can manage and control it!”

Shelly Devices:

If your wall box is full of thick wires or you have a shallow “European style” box, the Mini is often the only device that will fit without chiseling out the wall. Photo: Stratlec

Shelly Devices also offer you a very cost effective way to constantly measure your consumption – on an entire premises OR single device basis – via your smartphone and WITHOUT ongoing monthly connection costs. Your device, your data, your privacy – sorted.

Whether you are automating a lighting circuit, a small fountain pump, or a gate motor, the Shelly 1 Mini Gen4 provides full smart functionality without requiring a major electrical overhaul. Despite its size, it supports the latest Gen4 hardware, offering faster processing, improved Wi-Fi stability, and Matter compatibility for the future.

Why Shelly 1 Mini Gen4:

  • Retrofit Friendly: Fits behind almost any existing wall switch.
  • Dry Contacts: Supports a wide range of voltages (AC and DC) for versatile applications.
  • Scripting: Run local scripts directly on the device for advanced “If-This-Then-That” logic.

The Shelly 1 Mini Gen4 is for the smart home enthusiast who wants Matter and Zigbee compatibility without the bulk. It is perfect for lighting circuits, garage door triggers, and small appliance automation where space is at a premium.

Descriptive words: Mini Smart Switch, Retrofit Home Automation, Shelly 1 Mini Gen4, Smart Lighting South Africa, Authorized Shelly Reseller.

Why Buy Shelly Products From an Authorised Reseller and Installer such as Stratlec?

As an Authorized Shelly Reseller, Stratlec ensures that every device is genuine, ICASA-approved, and backed by full technical support tailored to the South African electrical grid.

  • Local Support: Expert advice on NMBM tariff optimization.
  • Warranty: Full local warranty and replacement support.
  • Expertise: We don’t just sell the hardware; we help you build the solution.

Video:

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Beat The Electricity Price Hike With a Shelly 1 Mini Gen4: Small Form Factor, Big Control

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Did You Know?

  • Cradock was founded in 1813 on the banks of the Great Fish River to cater for the migratory farmers who settled in this ruggedly beautiful area with its excellent grazing, abundant water and healthy climate.
  • Cradock was officially renamed Nxuba on 26 August 2022. This change was officially gazetted by the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Nathi Mthethwa, and it was part of a broader effort to rename towns with colonial or apartheid legacies in the Eastern Cape.
  • Home to an actual Harry Potter’s grave: A British soldier with the name Harry Potter, who died during the South African War (Anglo-Boer War), is buried in the Cradock cemetery. His grave was discovered in 2002, long before the fictional character became a global phenomenon.
  • Location of the last surrender of arms in the South African War: Cradock was the final place in South Africa where arms were officially laid down at the end of the South African War, with the event occurring four days after the Peace of Vereeniging was signed in 1902.
  • Birthplace of Afrikaans publication: The first-ever article published in the Afrikaans language appeared in the local newspaper, the Cradock News, on December 4, 1868. This was a report on the separation of the Eastern Cape from the Western Cape, and the paper achieved the largest circulation in the country at the time.
  • Second oldest cricket ground and library in South Africa: Cradock’s cricket ground and library are both the second oldest in the entire country, a testament to the town’s early establishment and development of civic amenities.
  • Host to a total solar eclipse viewing by a Prime Minister: In 1942, the South African statesman and Prime Minister Jan Smuts came specifically to Cradock to witness a total eclipse of the sun, as the town was the best location for viewing the celestial event.
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